POOR MAN'S PECAN PIE

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THIS IS a recipe my mother-in-law shared with me several years ago. It's easy to make, and most of the ingredients are in everybody's cupboard. And it does really taste like pecan pie. We have it quite often, but it's tradition to have this pie on the menu during the holidays. -Fay Harrington, Seneca, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
Whipped topping and toasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour into pastry shell. , Bake at 375° for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350°. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. Garnish with whipped topping and toasted coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.